Electrical characterization of interferometric modulators

Details Electrical characterization of interferometric modulators Electrical characterization of interferometric modulators

2008-03-03

2009-08-25

Choi, William C (Department: 2873)

Optical: systems and elements

Optical modulator

Light wave temporal modulation

C438S004000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07580176

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed herein are methods and systems for testing the electrical characteristics of reflective displays, including interferometric modulator displays. In one embodiment, a controlled voltage is applied to conductive leads in the display and the resulting current is measured. The voltage may be controlled so as to ensure that interferometric modulators do not actuate during the resistance measurements. Also disclosed are methods for conditioning interferometric modulator display by applying a voltage waveform that causes actuation of interferometric modulators in the display.

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